We own the airports, foreigners should not dictate to us
“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, US First Lady. Some foreign busybodies have embarked on the attempt to treat Nigeria with the sort of contempt we don’t deserve – unless we allow them. We should firmly resist the attempt. The issue at stake is the concessioning of four Nigerian […]
NAF Special Forces rescues 26 kidnapped travellers in Kaduna
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Nigerian Air Force said,on Wednesday night that its Special Forces rescued 26 kidnapped travellers along Birnin Gwari-Kaduna Road after trailing the kidnappers. The NAF said its personnel while on a patrol met five abandoned vehicles near Anguwar Yako. A statement by the Director, NAF Public Relations and Information, Air […]
Shocking tales from cultists that terrorise Lagos
The menace of cultism in Lagos State is gradually assuming an alarming proportion, following the orgy of killings and wanton destruction of both public and private properties, associated with rival cult clashes in different parts of the state.
Three months old baby dies in mysterious Makurdi fire
A three-month-old baby has been reportedly burnt to death in a mysterious fire that engulfs an eight-room apartment in the densely populated Awe Street, in the Wurukum area of Makurdi the Benue state capital
Kano tricycle operators suspend strike action
By Bashir Bello – Kano Commercial tricycle operators popularly called Keke Napep have suspended their strike action in Kano State. A Lawyer to the Tricycle operators, Bar. Abba Hikima confirmed suspension of the strike to newsmen in the state. Recall that the tricycle operators had on Monday embarked on a week strike to protest what […]
Unconfirmed number of people killed as gunmen invade Plateau village
Fresh attacks at Ancha village, Bassa local government area of Plateau State have claimed yet to be ascertained number of lives.
Breaking: FG lifts suspension of Twitter
By Ogalah Ibrahim Following an approval by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in the country with effect from 12 am, January 13, 2022. The decision was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, the Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and Director-General National Information […]
Buhari mourns former Finance Minister, Chu Okongwu
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the Okongwu family on the passing of the foremost economist and a former Minister of Finance, Prof Chu Okongwu. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina said he joined family, friends and associates […]
2023: AfDB President, Akinwunmi Adesina denies endorsing Tinubu for President
The Senior Advisor on communications to the president of African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina, Victor Oladokun, has described as “untrue, mischievous and fraudulent” the claims that Adesina has endorsed Bola Tinubu for president.
Auditor-General slams NPA over unremitted funds
By Levinus Nwabughiogu – Abuja Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation has slammed the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) over its failure to recover and remit N40.126 billion, $921.636 million and £289,931.82 to the coffers of the federal government from various revenue sources in 2019. The office showed its dissatisfaction in 13 audit queries to […]
How 9ice made me stop singing — Music producer, Ajimovoix Drums
Precious Chukwudi Sensational Music producer, Oguntade Adewale Damola, popularly known as Ajimovoix Drums, has explained how Afro-pop star, 9ice made him stop singing. Ajimovoix made the revelation in an interview with Vanguardlive, where he also told his journey into Stardom. The Ikorodu-bred music producer, who has worked with a lot of Nigerian artistes, including Naira […]
